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Sharp Health Plan Rate Update and New Broker Bonus, July 2025

Rates will increase 5% compared to Q1/Q2 rates. New broker bonus program runs April-September 2025.

Blue Shield | Understanding Prescription Medication Costs in 2025

While Blue Shield's new pharmacy model is designed to drive down overall costs, some members may be experiencing cost increases for their individual prescription medications since 1/1/2025.

April 15, 2025 Compliance Webinar Series Invitation

April 15, 2025 Compliance Webinar InvitationTaxation of BenefitsAmwins Connect Insurance Services continues to be a proud sponsor of Summit Employee Benefits Online Education. This allows us to offer ...

MediExcel Q3 2025 Update

Check out MediExcel for Q3!Rates: Rate Pass for Q3.Quoting: Quoting is now available!Benefits: MediExcel keeps healthcare simple with no plan changes and cross-border medical care.Easy UnderwritingSim...

Western Health Advantage Q3 2025 Update

Western Health Advantage has announced their Q3 2025 Update!Quoting: Quoting is now available. Rate Impact: Both HMO and HMO HSA plans have an average rate increase of 7%Plans: Effective 7/1 WHA will ...

Health Net | AB 2843 Coverage for Treatment Due to Rape or Sexual Assault

Starting July 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2843 requires health care service plans to provide emergency room and follow-up care coverage for the medical treatment of rape or sexual assault with no member co...

Compliance News Week Ending April 4, 2025

Compliance News Week Ending April 4, 2025 In this ArticleLevel Funded Plan SurplusesExecutive Order - Pricing TransparencyAgency FAQs - Gag Clause Attestations Level Funded Plan Surpluses For employer...

Health Net | Q3 2025 Small Group Update

Health Net is excited to announce their Q3 rates, plan updates and are quote ready!Average state-wide rate action for Q3 2025HMO 2.3%PPO 1.5%*Average rate change across all regions, plans and metal ti...

Anthem | AB 2556 Behavioral Health and Wellness Screenings

Based on California mandate AB 2556, Anthem will be including important information on behavioral health and wellness screenings in the Notice of Privacy Practices to members this July.

Anthem | Life and Disability Appointments Transitioned to The Standard

In states where Anthem Life business remains active, brokers have been appointed by The Standard to continue servicing that business.

Sutter Health Plan Launches a New Website

Dear Broker,Sutter Health Plan is excited to announce that on April 1, they launched a new website. Featuring over a dozen new pages, this new site focuses on improving functionality and creating a mo...

Blue Shield | Q3 2025 Update

Blue Shield is pleased to announce Q3 2025 rates.

Guardian Introduces New Podcast: The Broker Edge

Listen on demand for timely, actionable discussions about emerging benefits, leave management, workforce well-being, and more.

Current Administration Proposes Changes to Regulations Governing ACA

Current Administration Proposes Changes to Regulations Governing Insurance Subject to ACA On March 10, 2025, the Trump administration issued a ‘proposed rule’ amending regulations that govern ACA insu...

Webinar Replay: Compliance Webinar Series - April 2, 2025

Compliance Webinar Series - April 2, 2025 Benefits for Domestic PartnersToday’s workforce presents a wide variety of relationship arrangements for which a domestic partner benefit offering provides mo...

Amwins Connect - April 2025 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – April 2025 Question of the MonthQuestionsWho must receive Summary Plan Documents (SPDs) for ERISA Health and Welfare Plans? When must the SPD be provided? Answers Answer to Question 1...

Helping Cigna Clients Navigate Pharmacy Solutions with Confidence

Cigna Healthcare® continues to provide you with updated content on cignaforbrokers.com. Their comprehensive pharmacy solutions are designed to improve health outcomes while reducing client costs.Here'...

Anthem | Network Updates: Eisenhower Medical Center & Rady Children's Hospital

Anthem Blue Cross is pleased to announce they have successfully renewed their agreements with Eisenhower Medical Center and Rady Children's Hospital..

Webinar Replay: Compliance Webinar Series - March 26, 2025

Compliance Webinar Series - March 26, 2025 Election Mistakes and Corrections Employers frequently encounter situations where employee election mistakes or administrative errors would seem to justify a...

Sharp Health Plan RxDC Reporting Form, 2025

Submissions due April 18, 2025.

Aetna: OneTouch Diabetic Meters Now at Local Pharmacies

OneTouch diabetic meters will now be available for pickup at local pharmacies only.